Kate Moss reminisces on the Calvin Klein campaign which kick-started her modelling career

For the label’s latest fragrance, the boldly sensual Obsessed, Calvin Klein unveiled never-before-seen photographs from the iconic Obsession campaign, for which Kate Moss was photographed by her then-boyfriend Mario Sorrenti. Exclusively for Vogue Paris, the model goes back 25 years in time to reminisce on the campaign that saw her skyrocket

How would you describe your relationship with the Calvin Klein label?

A longstanding one! It’s a huge part of my life, that’s where the whole adventure began when I was 17 years old. With CK one, Obsession perfume and the jeans, I was the face of the label for eight years. That’s a long time in modelling.

The images from the Obsession campaign with Mario Sorrenti caused a sensation after they were released. How do you feel about reconnecting with Mario and his photos again?

I’m really happy. But it’s also a bit bizarre. We never imagined that things would work out like that at the time. We were both starting out in our careers and never imagined what this campaign would do. Calvin Klein rented us out a house on an island for us to take pictures in. It was incredible to share this with my boyfriend. It was a dream job for us, to put it simply. To see them 25 years later definitely brings back some memories.

Out of all of the photographs Mario Sorrenti took of you, which is your favorite?

There’s one photo he took on the roof of his mother’s apartment. I must’ve been about 17 or 18. Although it was freezing outside, he really wanted me to climb up there naked. I kept telling him “No Mario, Please!!!”. But the photo is incredible; it was a spontaneous moment, just timeless.

Are you nostalgic for those years?

Of course!

Out of all of the photographs Mario Sorrenti took of you, which is your favorite?

There’s one photo he took on the roof of his mother’s apartment. I must’ve been about 17 or 18. Although it was freezing outside, he really wanted me to climb up there naked. I kept telling him “No Mario, Please!!!”. But the photo is incredible; it was a spontaneous moment, just timeless.

What’s your best memory from the 1990s?

It was a truly incredible time, I had so much fun. I have a lot of amazing memories, I don’t think I can pick out one!

Are you faithful to one perfume? Or do you like to switch it up?

I like to switch it up by having different scents and mixing them together. I have so many bottles on my dressing table which I spray on depending on how I feel at that moment.

Keeping with the ‘Obsessed’ theme, is there a particular item of clothing you’re obsessed with?

Yes, pajamas! I’m actually wearing some now. I’m always looking for an opportunity to wear them because I have a huge collection.

Crédits photos : Mario Sorrenti

By Mélanie Defouilloy, translated by Nicole Rayment
on 07 December 2017